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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 12:39 PM
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I think its time for me to get a set of wheels... Whats the best size i can get on my car without getting fenders rolled/pulled?

Any suggestions on 18s and 19s with tire size, how wide, and the offset?



Im pretty slammed and i dont hit/rub on stock wheels....
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 01:16 PM
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Rolling fender is not hard to do....but stick with 8" +35-40 offset range
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same on the 18s and 19s? wat about tire size?
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yea 18s or 19s. Stick with 18s though. 225/40/18
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18x8.5+40/18x10+40 do it or 19's in similar
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18x8.5+40/18x10+40 do it or 19's in similar


what about tire size?
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215 or 225/40-18 and 235/40 or 245/35-18

225/35-19 and 245/30-19
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Cool thanks... Ill look into those specs =)
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